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The patent EP3184731 was granted to Suez on Aug 24, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 21, 2015 under application number EP15020256A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEVERS & ORES | Apr 20, 2023 | GEVERS & ORES | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | US2005247194 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010193183 |
| SEARCH | CN102191933 |
| SEARCH | US2004064292 |
| SEARCH | US2009250210 |
| SEARCH | US5147559 |
| SEARCH | WO2014143708 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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